Access the vital knowledge required for competent forensic nursing practice, with clear, concise Core Curriculum for Forensic Nursing . This first edition text was developed by the International Association for Forensic Nursing (IAFN). Rich with practical instruction, the Core offers a full view of hte role of the forensic nurse, who practices at the intersection of the health care and the legal systems. For practicing forensic nurses or those who are exploring this dynamic and growing specialty, there is no better guide. Prepare for forensic nursing practice, current and future... First forensic nursing curriculum text to be officially endorsed by the IAFN Cutting-edge, expert content on areas includingForensic nursing fundamentals and practice standardsRoles and practice settings open to forensic nursesLegal, ethical, and social trends in forensic nursingInteracting with the legal and judicial systems; testimony; legal terminologyForensic nursing in the health care, mental health, correctional, and military care settingsForensic nurse subspecialtiesHuman trafficking issuesVicarious trauma and self-careNumerous full-color phot's and images vital to a solid understanding of forensic nursing Chapter features include:Objectives - At the start of each chapter, listing key concepts for forensic nursing practiceKey Terms - Definitions of crucial terms, relevant to each chapterReview Questions - Important points to review and rememberCase Study - Real-life patient histories and patient care scenarios, with study questionsHistory and Theory - Effects of social/legal history on current law and health careIntersecting Systems and Services - Overlapping legal and social programs and the care of special populations, such as the incarceratedPopulations at Risk - Populations at increased risk for violencePractice and Prevention - Programs and procedures every forensic nurse needs to knowConcepts and Issues - The social and legal context of various forensic nursing areasFuture Issues - Emerging nursing practice areas, such as care for victims of human trafficking